Centenary College of New Jersey
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- For other institutions of higher education using the name Centenary College, see Centenary CollegeCentenary CollegeCentenary College can refer to:* Centenary College of New Jersey, a private college located in Hackettstown, New Jersey.* Centenary College of Louisiana, a private college in Shreveport, Louisiana....
Centenary College was founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church. Centenary has evolved from a coeducational preparatory school to a girls' preparatory school (1910), to a Junior college for women (1940), to a four-year women's college (1976), to a coeducational baccalaureate-degree-granting institution (1988) and finally to a master-degree-granting institution (1995). In 1999, the Center for Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) was founded. Centenary College is located in Hackettstown
Hackettstown, New Jersey
Hackettstown is a town in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the town population was 9,724. The town is located in the eastern most region of the Lehigh Valley....
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
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General
United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is a Methodist Christian denomination which is both mainline Protestant and evangelical. Founded in 1968 by the union of The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley...
and offers undergraduate and graduate
Graduate school
A graduate school is a school that awards advanced academic degrees with the general requirement that students must have earned a previous undergraduate degree...
studies. There are currently 1,507 traditional undergraduate and graduate students, 692 students enrolled in the college's Center for Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS), and 270 part-time undergraduate students. Centenary College also offers accelerated online programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level including an MBA in Management, Marketing, Human Resources, and Finance.
Centenary Community College is a fully accredited member of the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit association dedicated to educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation...
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Centenary is located in a suburban setting in Warren County, New Jersey
Warren County, New Jersey
Warren County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 108,692. Its county seat is Belvidere...
, in the Kittatinny Mountains
Kittatinny Mountains
The Kittatinny Mountains are a long ridge traversing across northwestern New Jersey running in a northeast-southwest axis. It is the first major ridge in the far northeastern extension of the Ridge and Valley province of the Appalachian Mountains...
, about an hour's drive west from New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and east of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, administered by the National Park Service, preserves almost of land along the Delaware River's New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores, stretching from the Delaware Water Gap northward almost to the New York state line...
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The College developed a Master Development Plan for the Hackettstown campus to address the needs for students and provide a cultural resource for the surrounding northwest New Jersey region. The Master Development Plan also calls for additional classrooms, Lackland Student Center, a renovated and expanded Reeves Recreation Center, improved pathways, and more parking.
In May 2010, the college made national headlines when valedictorian Emily Hawley proposed to her longtime boyfriend Josh Walker during her valedictory address. The couple were featured on several news outlets, including the CBS Morning Show.
Athletics
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
Division III intercollegiate sports. The school joined the Colonial States Athletic Conference
Colonial States Athletic Conference
The Colonial States Athletic Conference is an NCAA Division III collegiate athletic conference in the Mid-Atlantic United States. There are currently twelve full member institutions as of 2008. The conference's membership, as with most Middle Atlantic conferences, has been shaken up as a result...
for the 2007-08 season, after having been a member of the Skyline Conference
Skyline Conference (New York)
The Skyline Conference is a college athletic conference based in the New York City area that competes in the NCAA's Division III.-Members:-Past members:...
. Students enrolled in the college's Equine programs may participate in competitions through intercollegiate organizations such as the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
-Overview:The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association or IHSA is an equestrian organization established in 1967 by Bob Cacchione when he was a sophomore at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey...
or the Intercollegiate Dressage Association or with the Hunter/Jumper's Club.
Teams
Baseball, Men's Baskettball, Women's Basketball, Cross County, IHSA, IDA, Hunter/Jumper Golf , Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Softball, Vollyball, and Wrestling.John Manos won the 2010 Purchase College Invitational for Centenary College. He has also been named the MVP for the 2008-2009, 2009-2010, and 2010-2011 seasons. Billy "Air" McNeir was named the Male Scholar Athlete of the Year for his outsanding athletic and academic achievements.
Noted Athletic Achievements
In 2009 Centenary's Intercollegiate Horse Show AssociationIntercollegiate Horse Show Association
-Overview:The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association or IHSA is an equestrian organization established in 1967 by Bob Cacchione when he was a sophomore at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey...
team won the National Championships in Murfreesboro, TN. Lindsay Clark, a Centenary Student, also won the USEF/Cacchione Cup.
Business
Associate of arts in Liberal Arts - Online AssociateBachelor of Science n Business Administration - Online Bachelor
Accounting - Bachelor of Science
Business Administration - Bachelor of Science
Communication and Fine Arts
Art and Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Associate of ArtsFashion Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Associate of Arts
Fashion Merchandising - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Associate of Arts
Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Associate of Arts
Communication - Bachelor of Arts
Theater Arts - Bachelor of Arts
Education
Elementary Education Certification - Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of ScienceSecondary Education Certification - Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
English and Foreign Languages
English - Bachelor of ArtsEquine Studies
Communication for the Equine Industry - Bachelor of Science or Associate of ScienceEquine Science - Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science
Equine Business Management - Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science
Riding Instruction and Training - Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Biology - Bachelor of ScienceMathematics - Bachelor of Arts
Social Sciences
Criminal Justice - Bachelor of ArtsGlobal Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Political & Governmental Affairs - Bachelor of Arts
Social Work - Bachelor of Arts
Sociology - Bachelor of Arts
Behavioral and Historical Studies
History - Bachelor of ArtsPsychology - Bachelor of Arts
Certification Programs
Certification in CriminalisticsNJ Teaching Certification
Supervisor Licensure
Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification
Therapeutic Riding Instruction
Writing Certificate
Online
Business AdministrationEducational Practice
Leadership and Public Administration
Accelerated On-Ground
Traditional
Business AdministrationEducational Leadership
English Literature
Instructional Leadership
Special Education
Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Leadership and Public Administration
Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalytic Counseling
School Counseling
Campuses
Centenary college consists of four campuses: the main campus at Hackettstown, satellite campuses in Parsippany, New Jersey and Metro Park located in IselinIselin, New Jersey
Iselin is a census-designated place and unincorporated area within Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 16,698.-Geography:...
and the Equestrian Center in Long Valley
Long Valley, New Jersey
Long Valley is an unincorporated area located within Washington Township, in Morris County, New Jersey. Known as German Valley since its foundation during the colonial era, the community was renamed in response to anti-German sentiment during World War I...
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Hackettstown Campus
The Hackettstown campus is the main campus and location of most undergraduate classes, as well as housing for undergraduates. The campus consists of seventeen buildings, eight of which are dormitoriesDormitory
A dormitory, often shortened to dorm, in the United States is a residence hall consisting of sleeping quarters or entire buildings primarily providing sleeping and residential quarters for large numbers of people, often boarding school, college or university students...
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Dormitories
Smith - International & freshmen
Lotte - Co-Ed (male and female floors)
Van Winkle - Women Only Dormitory
Washabaugh - Co-Ed (male and female floors)y
Anderson - Co-Ed (male and female floors)
Founders - Apartment Style (Co-Ed Floors, Men/Women only Apartments)
Bennett Smith - Apartment Style (Co-Ed Floors, Men/Women only Apartments)
Buildings
Ferry Building - Classrooms and some offices; Student Activities, Campus Ministry.
Trevorrow - Science and Art Building; Classrooms, Labs, Fashion Department, Science Department.
Taylor Memorial Library - Library, Classrooms, Print Shop.
Harris & Betts Smith Learning Center - Academic Success Center, Classrooms.
Reeves Gymnasium - Gym, Pool, Weight Room, Athletics Department.
Brotherton Hall - Professor offices, Classrooms, Woman's Center.
Littell Technology Center - Classrooms, Graphics Department, Students in Free Enterprise(SIFE
SIFE
SIFE is an international non-profit organization that works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilize university students to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders...
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Lackland Center - Classrooms, Dance Studio, Theaters, Cafeteria, TV studio.
Equestrian Center
The EquestrianEquestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
Center is located in Long Valley, New Jersey
Long Valley, New Jersey
Long Valley is an unincorporated area located within Washington Township, in Morris County, New Jersey. Known as German Valley since its foundation during the colonial era, the community was renamed in response to anti-German sentiment during World War I...
. It consists of several large paddocks, an outdoor eventing course, two indoor arenas and one outdoor arena. The Equestrian Center sits on 65 acres (263,045.9 m²) of land.
In 2007 Centenary Equestrian Center hosted the American National Riding Commission Championships, Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
-Overview:The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association or IHSA is an equestrian organization established in 1967 by Bob Cacchione when he was a sophomore at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey...
Zone Finals, and the Intercollegiate Dressage Association Championships.
Parsippany
Home to the CAPS or Center for Adult and Professional Students. Most of the CAPS classes as well as staff are located here. Classes generally take place in the evening. Parsippany boasts a small cafe, offices for staff, a student computer lab, a student workroom, and 13 classroomsMetro Park
Located in IselinIselin, New Jersey
Iselin is a census-designated place and unincorporated area within Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 16,698.-Geography:...
. Metro Park is a satellite campus for the CAPS program with evening classes only. This campus consists of six classrooms, two offices, a small conference room, a small dinette, a server room
Server room
A server room is a room that houses mainly computer servers. In information technology circles, the term is generally used for smaller arrangements of servers; larger groups of servers are housed in data centers...
, and a student work room.
Student activities
WNTI 91.9 - College's Radio Station, located in the Seay Building.Centenary College Television - College's own television station with original programming. Located in the basement of Van Winkle Hall.
The Quill - Centenary's student newspaper. Printed quarterly by the college for students, by students.
Environmental Group - The goal of this organization is to create a sense of responsibility to our resources and our community. Holds monthly meetings.
Film Club - Weekly Gatherings to watch, review, and discuss classic movies.
Greek Life - Centenary is home to Omega Rho Fraternity and Theta Epsilon Nu (Peithosphian Sorority).
Intramurals - Students have the opportunity to take place in many intramural type games during the school season.
SIFE - Students in Free Enterprise
Student Government - Centenary also boasts an active Student Government.
Student Writing - Students can contribute creative writing for the website Persona, which is updated year-round. A literary journal Prism is published annually and accepts submissions from college students throughout New Jersey.
Notable alumni
- Bette CooperBette CooperBette Cooper was 1937's Miss America. She was born in Hackettstown, New Jersey.Cooper, who had earlier won the Miss Bertrand Island title, reportedly does not speak of her involvement with Miss America....
(born 1920), Miss AmericaMiss AmericaThe Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands...
1937. - Debbie HarryDebbie HarryDeborah Ann "Debbie" Harry is an American singer-songwriter and actress, best known for being the lead singer of the punk rock and new wave band Blondie. She has also had success as a solo artist, and in the mid-1990s she performed and recorded as part of The Jazz Passengers...
(born 1945), lead singer of BlondieBlondie (band)Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s...
. - Cole KimballCole KimballCole A. Kimball is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. A graduate of Hackettstown High School in Hackettstown, New Jersey, Kimball first attended St...
(born 1985), pitcher drafted by the Washington NationalsWashington NationalsThe Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
. - Carol McCainCarol McCainCarol Shepp McCain is a former model, director of the White House Visitors Office, and event planner. She was the first wife of United States Senator and two-time presidential candidate John McCain.-Early life and first marriage:...
(born 1937 or 1938), Former wife of U.S. Senator and former 2008 Republican Presidential Candidate John McCainJohn McCainJohn Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....
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